I have always been a great believer in accessories, and now more than ever. A new scarf or pashmina can add a splash of colour to an old jacket. A charm will provide a touch of youth to a handbag, a corsage or a brooch will spark up a coat, a fun necklace will re-invigorate a jumper or a blouse.
That was a long time ago. Even now, in my forties, 'The Position' is excruciatingly difficult to maintain for more than thirty seconds, especially when one's bladder is bursting.If that wasn't bad enough, when you have to visit a public toilet, you usually find a line of anxious women have got there before you, which makes you think you must have taken a wrong turning and stumbled across a half-price sale of M&S underwear. So, you wait, trying not to look as if you're squeezing your legs together and smile politely at all the other women, who are also trying not to cross their legs and smiling through clenched teeth.As you get closer to your goal, you start checking for feet under cubicle doors.
Christmas is on its way, so how about asking Father Christmas for a nice colourful handbag or a new pair of shoes or boots? One does not have to spend a fortune on them and they will instantly bring some interest to a long-standing outfit. TK Maxx are usually very good for handbags but it is worth going there on a regular basis to check out their new arrivals.
Naturally every one is occupied. Finally, a door opens and you dash in
Dunllli Belts AAA+, nearly knocking down the woman leaving the cubicle. You get in to find the door won't latch. It doesn't matter; you have long arms and tell yourself: 'I'll just keep one hand against it.' At this point you would hang your handbag on the coat hook if there was one--but there isn't--so you hang it around your neck whilst glancing furtively about to make sure no one saw you commit such a dreadful faux pas. You could put it on floor, but given that the floors in public toilets are invariably wet, you might just as well pee in it yourself.Finally
A&F Sweaters, you yank down your knickers, and assume the dreaded 'Position'.
Also, make use of all the fabulous trimmings that some haberdashery shops have got on offer. VV Rouleaux is a fantastic source and you can order on line. You can jazz up a cardigan with a small edging of lace or ribbon, add a beaded trim to the hem of your jeans or jacket. Add a bow on a coat, a belt on a cardigan with a satin ribbon...There is so much to choose from!
Should you be unsure as to where to start in your "recycling crusade" why not contact your local Image Consultants to benefit from their expertise? A wardrobe weeding session could put you on the right path and the investment will certainly be worth it, as you will leave with a list of things to get in order to spice up your wardrobe?
Another tip for giving a facelift to a jacket or a coat is to change its lining. How about purchasing a nice coloured lining in your colours or a tartan one to stay tuned with this winter's look? A change of buttons can also do the trick. I love buttons! They come in all sizes and shapes and it is amazing what one can do with them: from simply replacing a set on a garment
Shox R5 Kids, to sewing a few together in a group like a brooch, to lining them up about 2-5 cm from the hemline of a top (keeping in mind your proportion and shape of course)... Sometimes antique shops or markets and a great source to locate some unusual ones. Should you prefer to create your own buttons, you could do so by visiting DM Buttons' website. They offer a really good service.